portrayal
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Taylor, who died in 1946, somewhat distanced herself from the portrayal when she saw the show, famously remarking: "None of us is ever unintentionally rude."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Her take-no-prisoners portrayal of Lois quickly became a defining career highlight.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
"The Cardinal emphatically denied the media's portrayal of his meeting with Colby," Burch said.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
"So many people who work in tech were shaped by the portrayal of science, technology in those kind of shows."
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Set in a poverty- and drug-stricken African-American fishing community in the South, Porgy and Bess was notable for its sympathetic but clear-eyed portrayal of underclass life.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing portrayal
Academy Awards, List 6
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Between Shades of Gray
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